Food Bites & Articles
Delicious Pool Day Munchies
Whether you're lucky enough to have a pool at your house, going to a friend's pool, or just wading in a kiddie pool, delicious pool day munchies are a must. So this week, I'm sharing five Blue Ribbon recipes that...
Tangy Citrus Chicken Recipes
How do you elevate basic chicken? With citrus! Lemon, lime, or orange take a basic recipe and turn it into a robustly-flavored one. Light and fresh-tasting, citrus chicken recipes are perfect in the summertime when we're looking to brighten the...
17 Summer Burrata Recipes
Burrata cheese is a soft, fresh Italian cheese made from cow’s milk. With a rich buttery flavor, it pairs deliciously with many of our favorite summer fruits and recipes. From grilled peach burrata salad to burst tomato burrata pasta to...
Fried Chicken Side Dishes
What sides go with fried chicken? How about smoky green beans, mashed potatoes, creamy corn casserole, flaky biscuits, french fries, mac and cheese, and more! Skip going to your favorite fried chicken take-out restaurant and create a feast at home...
Zucchini Dinner Recipes for a Weeknight Meal
My local market has been bursting with zucchini lately. I picked some up and decided to use them for dinner one night this week. Zucchini dinner recipes are hearty, delicious, and great for summer. "This dish combined with a quick...
Main Meals for 4th of July
Hosting a 4th of July cookout doesn't have to be stressful. One of the easiest ways to alleviate stress is to ask family and friends to bring the sides and desserts. Then, all you need to focus on is grilling...
Menu Ideas for the Fourth of July
It's nearly time to celebrate America with some great food. If you're hosting a cookout or asked to bring something, here are menu ideas for the Fourth of July. I've tried to choose a little bit of this and that...
12 Summer Side Salads
Whether you are hosting a backyard BBQ or enjoying a grilled weeknight dinner, side salads are a must. Dishes like easy potato salads, tangy cucumber salad, and creamy macaroni salad are always popular. They're easy to make and serve a...
Easy Recipes to Bring to a BBQ
Heading to a cookout this weekend and not sure what to bring? Most of the time the host supplies the main meal, so we're sharing other easy recipes to bring to a BBQ. From appetizers to side dishes and desserts,...
14 Summer Zucchini Recipes
Wondering what to do with that bumper crop of zucchini? We have the recipes you need. These summer zucchini recipes are full of flavor, easy to make, and are a creative way to use lots of zucchini. Packed with important...
Marinated Grilled Chicken Recipes
Most cuts of chicken are not exceptionally flavorful. So how do you take it from boring to delish? Marinate it! Why does marinating help chicken? The acidity in a marinade (like vinegar) helps to weaken the chicken's skin. It permeates...
20 Summer Fruit and Vegetable Recipes
Now that summer has arrived, farmer's markets and produce sections are filled with zucchini, corn, summer squash, tomatoes, cantaloupe, strawberries, blueberries, and more! One of the best ways to save on your weekly grocery bill is to create meals around...
Summer Strawberry Recipes To Make This Week
While shopping at my local farmer's market this past weekend, I found the juiciest strawberries. They're one of my favorite summer berries and it makes me smile when I see they're back in season. When I got home, I immediately...
16 Chicken Salad Recipes
Chicken salad is one of our favorite summer side dishes. Cold, cooked chicken and pasta all covered in creamy mayo, yum! However, we’re not just limiting ourselves to this version of chicken salad. Home cooks from around the country have...
25 Peach Desserts That Aren’t Cobbler
There is more to peach desserts than just cobbler. There are pies and ice cream and fritters and fried pies - so many delicious dessert options! From May to late September, peaches are deliciously ripe and begging to be eaten....
Hearty Breakfast to Make Dad
While Father's Day is all about celebrating Dad, why not let everyone be involved in the celebration by starting the day with a hearty breakfast. Sausage and gravy, Eggs Benedict, breakfast casserole, French toast souffle, a stack of pancakes... Dad...
Summery Bacon Recipes
How can you make a summertime fare even better? Bacon! Our favorite smoky ingredient enhances summer recipes. Whether added to a side dish or a main meal, these summery bacon recipes are going to be on bacon lovers' regular rotation....
10 Desserts for Dad
If Dad wants to man the grill this Father's Day instead of allowing you to prepare something special, let him. Then, you can prepare one of these 10 desserts for Dad. Peach pie, fudgy brownies, peanut butter pie, ice cream...
Easy No-Cook Appetizers
I love appetizers especially when the weather is warmer and I don't want to turn on my stove. Instead, I let my fridge do all the work and make easy no-cook appetizers. If I serve a lot of them, they...
17 Quick and Easy Chicken Sheet Pan Dinners
Move over Crock Pot, there’s a new easy go-to dinner option in town. Chicken sheet pan dinners are the perfect weeknight meal option. Making enough to feed the whole family, chicken sheet pan recipes are sure to please everyone's taste...